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Rangers, I've taken your advice. My life goals (in no particular order): Raise a family To be broken down and rebuilt at some point Learn a foreign language Feel like I've changed someone's life for the better I'm a protector at heart, so I want someone to look out for Grow humbled Find a career pat...

I agree with you wholeheartedly, Ranger Lunch. My consideration for 18x rested on what I've heard in those SF promotional ads... 'the thinking warrior,' 'the problem solving, unusual and independent soldier,' etc. The emphasis on mental toughness (both natural and acquired) is what attracted me to t...

Update: Rangers, My new MEPS date is 20101209. I've told my recruiter to reserve me an 18x slot, but I don't think that I will stand beside that choice. 35F is the job that I want. I'm going to trust the Senior Intelligence NCO of the Ranger Regiment and attempt to get an airborne slot. While I'm at...

Funny that you should say that, Ranger Goldcoast. I already told my recruiter to reserve me an 18x slot, with hopes that I end up as 18E. I only "decided" on that option after I was told it was impossible for me to be guaranteed attachment to some high speed unit, or any Infantry unit at a...

Ranger Goon175, That sounds like really good advice. I appreciate your wisdom. As far as the GT score, I'm in ok shape with a 136. And my PT is improving slowly, but surely. But honestly, I'm still undecided if I want a non-option 40 contract. And the more research I perform on 18x, the more enticin...

Rangers, I think I will follow the his instructions or go 18x. Before I commit to 18x, I must do much more research. My primary interest in 18x is primarily the guaranteed language training. My worry with 18x is the consequence of failure. Failures become 11b, which is not where I want to be profess...

UPDATE: Rangers, My query has been answered by the Senior Intelligence NCO of the 75th Ranger Regiment. The SFC suggests that I enlist with 35F + Airborne if possible. He says "we will be out to recruit for 35F," and "Don’t worry about the option 40 at this point there will plenty of ...

Ranger K.Ingraham,

I have contacted the POC via email about the "entry-level" positions.

-Terrence

K.Ingraham wrote:Perhaps it is an NCO position and therefor not open to privates?
Email the POC in Invictus' link and ask in a brief email which are the "entry-level" positions.

Roger that, Ranger K.Ingraham.

-Terrence

Hello Rangers, Here is a general update on my situation. I still have not obtained an Option 40, nor an MOS/contract. The problem seems to be that it is "impossible" to combine 35F and Option 40, according to the guidance counselors at MEPS. Therefore, I have not signed. The counselors hav...

Ranger GoldCoast, Thank you. This contact is much appreciated. I'm sticking to my guns until I'm completely out of ammo and rocks for throwing. I don't plan on giving in anytime soon. I may see what happens over the next 30 days, while my MEPS medical qualification is still valid. I'm hoping for the...

Hello Rangers, For the past 48 hours, I've been working with the liaisons and First Sergeants at MEPS and at the company level here in Chicago, IL. I have one request, which I am standing by. I want 35F with Option 40 . It is that simple. At MEPS, my first liaison told me that "35F never has an...

Hello Rangers, Right now I am sitting in the MEPS office and the liaisons are telling me that us impossible for a 35F to enlist with opt. 40. Can someone offer some guidance? Is this bullshit or truth? I've been sitting here for 4 hours waiting for other paperwork to be settled (missing transcripts)...

Thanks for the history moment, Ranger/Admin Steadfast.

Future Soldier Mata Leao,

Congratulations!

That's not a bad ship date either. I've read that some opt. 40 guys aren't leaving until June and July. Maybe you got one of those lucky 'last minute' spots?